Modern life and time hunger Your alarm goes off. You crawl out of bed, make a coffee while checking email. You respond
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The Japanese Concept of Ikigai—Why Purpose Might be a Better Goal Than Happiness By Dr. Iza Kavedžija, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology at the University of Exeter / Photo by David McLain Happiness is the subject of countless quotations, slogans, self-help books,
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A study by Bain & Company shows that more than a quarter of all companies can reduce their operating costs by 10%, or even more, by using business and workload optimization strategies. According to
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What if the most profound change you could make in your life was a seemingly small one? The word dinacharya means “to follow the knowledge of the day” in Sanskrit. This concept is based on
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I’ll start with this question: Why do you want what you want? The Japanese philosophy of ikigai describes a person’s reason for being and purpose in life. Stemming from the words iki,
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Abstract Availability of artificial light and light-emitting devices have altered human temporal life, allowing 24-hour healthcare, commerce and production, and expanding social life around the clock. However, physiology and behavior that evolved
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Niksen – a Dutch wellness trend that means “doing nothing” – has caught the attention of the world as a way to manage stress or recover from burnout. The Hague, where I
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Practice Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing Brown University Health Blog Team August 27, 2022 Do you find yourself dealing with competing priorities, social media channels that never stop, and the
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“With a wholesome diet, there is no need for separate medical treatment; with an unwholesome diet, even treatment becomes questionable.” – Vaidyajivanam During my clinical visits, I met patients struggling with various health conditions
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Understanding Resilience Resilience is a powerful trait, essential for navigating through life’s inevitable challenges and setbacks. It involves not just the ability to bounce back after adversity but also encapsulates a broader
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Abstract Background Ikigai (meaning or purpose in life) is a concept understood by most older adults in Japan. The term has also garnered international attention, with recent academic attempts to map it
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Ayurvedic Dinacharya Explained Dinacharya, is a Sanskrit word made up of ‘Dina’, meaning day and ‘Acharya’, meaning activity/behaviour. This is designed to maintain and connect us with our circadian rhythm or internal
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